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Gurkhas

Historical Figure
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Members of a Nepalese ethnic group known for their military prowess, particularly in the British Army.

Detailed Definition
The Gurkhas are renowned soldiers from Nepal, famous for their bravery and loyalty, serving in the British Army since the early 19th century. Their mention in the poem reflects their historical role in various military campaigns, emphasizing camaraderie among soldiers during wartime.
Example
Example in poetry:
"'E's played 'em to the Gurkhas, an' 'e's played 'em to the Frenchies" (Nepalese soldiers); "The Gurkhas with their kukris" (military); "Brave Gurkhas on the frontier" (historical); "The Gurkhas' battle cry" (cultural); "He fought alongside the Gurkhas" (camaraderie)
Additional Notes
The term 'Gurkhas' signifies a specific group of soldiers, adding depth to the military context of the poem.; Found in the poem, The Mouth-Organ by Cicely Fox Smith
Also Known As
Nepalese warriors Himalayan fighters valorous mountaineers fierce Gorkhali
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